Stock Market Glossary: 50+ Must-Know Terms for Beginners

Introduction

Are you new to the stock market and feeling overwhelmed by financial jargon like ASBA, Demat, or CDSL?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone. This stock market glossary breaks down 50+ essential terms in simple, beginner-friendly language, tailored for India’s financial landscape. Whether you’re investing in IPOs, trading equities, or opening a Demat account, these terms will empower you to make smarter financial decisions.

Each term below is hyperlinked to a detailed blog post that explains its full form, meaning, real-world use cases, and FAQs.

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📘 A-Z of Stock Market Terms

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 A

• AMC – Annual Maintenance Charges: Yearly fee charged by your broker for maintaining a Demat account.

• ASBA – Applications Supported by Blocked Amount: A system to apply for IPOs without transferring funds upfront.

 B

• BSDA – Basic Services Demat Account: A low-cost Demat account option for small investors.

 C

• CAS – Consolidated Account Statement: A summary of holdings across mutual funds and Demat accounts.

• CDSL – Central Depository Services (India) Limited: One of India’s two stock depositories.

• Custodian – Coming soon

 D

• Demat – Dematerialised Account: An electronic account that holds your shares/securities.

• DP – Depository Participant: The agent through which you access CDSL/NSDL services.

G

• GMP –  Grey Market Premium: Investors are willing to pay for IPO shares in the unofficial grey market before they officially list on the stock exchange.

 I

• IA – Investment Adviser: A SEBI-registered professional who offers investment guidance.

• IGRC – Investor Grievance Redressal Committee: SEBI committee for handling investor complaints.

• IGRP – Investor Grievance Resolution Panel: NSE/BSE forum for investor dispute resolution.

• IPO – Initial Public Offer: The process by which a private company becomes publicly listed.

 K

• KIN – KYC Identification Number: Unique code used to verify identity in financial transactions.

• KYC – Know Your Client: Mandatory process to verify investor identity.

 M

• MII – Market Infrastructure Institutions: Core institutions like stock exchanges, depositories, and clearing houses.

• MSE – Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India: One of the recognised stock exchanges in India.

 N

• NSDL – National Securities Depository Limited: India’s first depository, along with CDSL.

• NSE – National Stock Exchange of India Limited: One of the largest stock exchanges in India.

 P

• PAN – Permanent Account Number: Unique ID issued by the Income Tax Department.

• PoA – Power of Attorney: Legal document allowing brokers to transact on your behalf.

 S

• SCORES – SEBI Complaints Redress System: SEBI’s platform for resolving investor complaints.

• SEBI – Securities and Exchange Board of India: Regulatory body overseeing India’s capital markets.

• SMS – Short Message Service: Alerts sent by brokers, banks, and depositories.

 U

• UCC – Unique Client Code: An ID provided by brokers for each client’s trading account.

• UID – Unique Identification: Often refers to Aadhaar in the context of financial compliance.

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This glossary is just the beginning. Click on each term to dive deeper and level up your market knowledge. Whether you’re a beginner investor, trading enthusiast, or finance student, understanding these concepts will give you the edge you need.

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